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Smile (ICG)

Smile (ICG)

Crosses
The upper-case 'Q' tail crosses the circle.
Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Closed
The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Bar
The '7' has a bar.

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Compacta Light Compressed

Compacta Light Compressed

Touches
The upper-case 'Q' tail touches the circle.
Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Et shaped
The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
Plain
The '7' has no bar.